DAVID Gest’s return is drawing ever closer, with the event now just over a week away.

On Friday March 4, David will host a concert, dinner, dance and auction to support two children’s charities, Liverpool Unites and the Variety Club.

David will reminisce about his showbiz life, show film clips and take part in a question-and-answer session.

There will be performances from Russell Thompkins Jr, the lead singer of The Stylistics; Band of Gold singer Freda Payne, It Takes Two singer Kim Weston; and Merry Clayton, who sang Oh No, Not My Baby.

The event will take place at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel on Friday, March 4, at 7.30pm.

Tickets include a three-course dinner and live entertainment, costing from £75 per person.

For more information, contact Lyn Staunton at the Variety Club.

For tickets call 0161-236 0500 or email Lyn at varietyclubnw@btconnect.com